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The stomach is a large smooth organ that has two surfaces, the lesser curvature and the _______________ curvature.

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is having difficulty voiding. The healthcare provider prescribes bethanechol (Duvoid). Which finding best indicates that the medication is having the desired therapeutic effect?

Which statement by a client taking lorazepam for seizure control indicates a need for further teaching?

A nursing student is discussing balanced anesthesia with the instructor. Which statement by the student indicates an understanding of balanced anesthesia?

Which period best describes recovery after general anesthesia?

The nurse is teaching a patient with COPD who has been prescribed ipratropium (Atrovent). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse receives a telephone call from a patient who was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for depression 10 days ago. The patient reports no improvement in symptoms and asks to change medications. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has myasthenia gravis (MG) and takes pyridostigmine 60 mg every 4 hours. The patient’s last dose was 45 minutes prior. Which statements correctly describe the therapeutic uses or actions of pyridostigmine? Select all that apply.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient receiving baclofen for muscle spasticity. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is caring for an intubated patient who develops sinus bradycardia. The cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 42 beats/min, and the patient’s blood pressure is 82/48 mm Hg. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to increase the patient’s heart rate?